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Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing, Copenhagen and Reykjavik on 26 October 2026, creating a direct air link between the Chinese capital and Iceland via Denmark. The …
Air China launches Beijing–Copenhagen–Reykjavik route Read More
A new electric passenger vessel using Norwegian technology is on its way in Asia. Three companies have signed a deal to design and build the vessel, which will be the …
Norwegian tech is behind Asia’s first electric AirHull vessel Read More
The former Zhao Shang Yi Dun has been renamed Viking Yi Dun and rejoined the fleet of Viking Cruise. The renaming took place on 24 March 2026 at Shekou International …
Chinese ship rejoins Viking fleet Read More
Young Filipino-Swede Mr Axel Fries has taken over as NordCham Philippines’ new Executive Director, keen on leading the chamber to new heights, while not going ahead of himself. And while …
From tech start-ups to NordCham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director Read More
Danish shipping company NORDEN has ordered two new ice-class multipurpose vessels from China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group as part of a long-term contract with Swedish mining company LKAB. The contract …
NORDEN orders ice-class vessels in China for long LKAB contract Read More
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT PAL Indonesia, the country’s largest state-owned shipyard. The agreement was signed at PT PAL’s headquarters in Surabaya on 24 …
Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with Indonesia’s PT PAL Read More
Norway’s Halten Bulk has signed a contract with Chinese yard Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry to build two 7,100 DWT bulk carriers, with options for two more, according to The …
Norwegian company orders new ships from China Read More
There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …
Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi Read More
This week, representatives from Denmark’s Investment & Trade team met with the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration and the Vietnam Register in Hanoi, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. …
Vietnam and Denmark explore next steps in green shipping Read More
Denmark and China have agreed to deepen their cooperation on green maritime technology and shipbuilding, strengthening a key partnership in the global transition towards cleaner shipping, Reuters reports. The renewed …
Denmark and China renew green maritime cooperation Read More
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines will relaunch a direct route between Beijing and Helsinki from 29 March 2026, restoring a connection that was removed five years ago amid pandemic disruptions …
China Southern Airlines to relaunch Beijing–Helsinki route after five-year break Read More
Danish shipping company AP Moller – Maersk is exploring increased use of ethanol as a marine fuel, Reuters reports. CEO Vincent Clerc said China dominates supply of fuels such as …
Maersk explores more ethanol use as green fuel to reduce reliance on China Read More
Chinese shipping group COSCO SHIPPING Specialised Carriers has added Thailand to its European export network for Chinese car brands, linking manufacturing in Southeast Asia directly with markets in Europe and …
First export from Changan’s factory in Thailand to Norway Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
Norway is calling for more women in the global maritime workforce, where women currently make up only about 1.2% of seafarers. The message was highlighted at a recent event in …
Norway stears towards more Filipino women at sea Read More
Danish shipping group AP Moller–Maersk has opened a new flagship logistics center in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The facility is one of …
Maersk opens 140 million$ flagship logistics center in Shanghai Read More
Sweden has awarded a one million euro grant to fund a feasibility study for the Subic–Clark–Manila–Batangas (SCMB) railway, a flagship project under the Luzon Economic Corridor. The agreement was signed …
Sweden grants million euros for Luzon Economic Corridor railway study Read More
Singapore’s Seatrium has confirmed it received a notice of arbitration from Denmark’s Maersk Offshore Wind following a disagreement over a $475 million contract for a nearly completed wind turbine installation …
Maersk Offshore Wind takes Seatrium to arbitration over $475 million vessel dispute Read More
The hull of Rem Offshore’s new low-emission subsea construction vessel, Rem Pioneer, has departed Vietnam for Norway, marking the next stage in its construction. According to Norwegian ship designer Skipsteknisk, …
Vietnam-built hull for Norwegian subsea vessel heads to Norway for final outfitting Read More
As the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region intensify efforts to modernize transport systems and improve road safety, Sweden reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smart, safe, and sustainable mobility. Team …
Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines Read More
Two Swedish shipping companies have recently expanded their fleets with new hybrid vessels built at Asian shipyards. The deliveries highlight growing Nordic–Asian cooperation in sustainable maritime transport. Stena Line has …
Swedish shipping companies take delivery of new hybrid vessels from Asia Read More
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a cooperation agreement with Long An International Port in Vietnam, marking a new step in strengthening trade and logistics ties between Sweden and Vietnam. …
Port of Gothenburg signs logistics agreement with Vietnam’s Long An International Port Read More
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro (CDG) and France’s RATP Dev have announced that their joint venture, KBH Metro Partner ApS, has been prequalified to participate in the next stage of the tender for …
Singapore–French consortium prequalified to bid for Copenhagen Metro operations Read More
The Swedish Embassy in the Philippines has announced that in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), it will host the inaugural Transportation Forum: Connecting the …
Swedish Embassy in the Philippines to host Transportation Forum on sustainable mobility Read More
Denmark-based Christiania Shipping, led by Norwegian CEO Fridtjof Eitzen, is expanding its fleet with both a leased vessel and its first-ever newbuilt chemical tankers. According to TradeWinds and Shipping Telegraph, …
Christiania Shipping adds leased tanker and prepares for first newbuilds Read More
Norwegian marine technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its presence in Indonesia with new offices in Jakarta and Batam – an island just off the coast of Singapore – to …
Kongsberg Maritime opens new offices in Jakarta and Batam Read More
Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …
Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual Read More
Danish logistics giant DSV has launched a new facility in Singapore aimed at strengthening cross-border logistics with Malaysia. The Redlion2 facility will support the flow of goods across the Causeway …
DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor Read More
Air France-KLM has announced plans to raise its ownership in Scandinavian airline SAS from 19.9 percent to 60.5 percent, further consolidating its influence in European aviation. The Franco-Dutch airline group …
Air France-KLM to take majority stake in SAS and expand long-haul routes from Copenhagen Read More
A delegation from the Danish Maritime Authority conducted its annual Port State Control (PSC) visit to China from 8 to 18 June 2025, focusing on safety procedures for ships using …
Denmark inspects ships in China to promote green shipping safety Read More
Thai Airways has joined hands with Seafood from Norway to launch the campaign “From Sea to Sky: 120 Years of Friendship”, marking 120 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and …
Thai Airways and Seafood from Norway partner to boost Thailand as seafood export hub Read More
In the region he has already called home for the past decade, Emil Akander was in early 2025 appointed by Business Sweden (BuS) as Vice President and Head of Region …
Emil Akander, Business Sweden, Asia-Pacific: Sweden’s biggest economic growth potential at the crossroads of emerging economies and the world’s major economies Read More
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark’s Odense Maritime Technology Group (OMT) to explore the application of additive manufacturing (3D printing) …
Singapore’s DSTA signs new deal with Denmark’s OMT Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Transportation and the Anti-Red Tape Authority, is set to co-host a virtual seminar titled “Revitalizing Philippine …
Denmark to co-host virtual seminar on revitalizing Philippine shipbuilding industry Read More
The Norwegian Training Center (NTC) marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday 24 April 2025 with a conference and celebration at the Peninsula Manila Hotel, highlighting three and a half decades …
Norwegian Training Center celebrates 35 years of maritime excellence in the Philippines Read More
On Wednesday 17 April 2025, Danish shipping company Norden and its Chinese partner Baosheng HK celebrated the start of construction on a new multipurpose cargo vessel (MPP) with a ceremonial …
Norden marks construction milestone for new multipurpose vessel in China Read More
The Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) was officially inaugurated on April 5 after more than 30 months of rapid construction. More than just a breakthrough infrastructure project in …
Inauguration of Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, met on Tuesday 2 April 2025 with Thailand’s Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, to explore ways to boost bilateral cooperation in the maritime …
Danish ambassador discusses investment opportunities at Laem Chabang port Read More
Over 80 key stakeholders from across the maritime sector participated in a workshop in Manila on Tuesday 2 April 2025 to advance the development of Green Corridors in the Philippines. …
Denmark supports maritime decarbonisation in the Philippines Read More
Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers is strengthening its fleet with the addition of two energy-efficient product tankers—one of which has a direct link to Singapore. The 2008-built Selandia Swan, formerly known …
Denmark’s Uni-Tankers acquires energy-efficient vessel from Singapore company Read More
The Singapore-Norway Maritime Business Forum took place on March 24, 2025, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of the Singapore Maritime Week. Organized by Team Norway, …
Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Amy Khor opened the Singapore Norway Maritime Business Forum Read More
Ofiniti, a digital maritime solutions company spun out from Norwegian classification society DNV, has appointed Dane Oliver Brix Sparsø as its new Global Director of Sales and promoted fellow Dane …
Ofiniti links Copenhagen and Singapore in digital bunkering drive Read More
Norwegian maritime tech company Shipnet has announced the launch of Helix AI, the latest enhancement to its Helix platform, just ahead of the 10th Sea Asia conference in Singapore taking …
Norwegian Shipnet unveils Helix AI ahead of Sea Asia in Singapore Read More
A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to acquire 40% of the Philippine logistics company AC Logistics (ACL) from Ayala Corporation. AP Moller Capital is a subsidiary of the Danish shipping and …
Ayala Corp. to sell 40 percent stake in logistics arm to Danish logistics giant Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines recently hosted Andreas Nordseth, the Outgoing Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, to strengthen maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines. Andreas …
High-level visit strengthens maritime cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines Read More
Norwegian Offshore Rental (NOR), a prominent provider of offshore equipment rental services, announced earlier this year its strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market through the acquisition of Clockwise Subsea. …
Norwegian Offshore Rental Expands into Asia-Pacific with Acquisition of Clockwise Subsea Read More
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste is now ready to serve the marine industry with renewable diesel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, after a successful first delivery of the fuel …
Finnish Neste ready to deliver its renewable diesel in Singapore Read More
Arriva Shipping, a Norwegian dry cargo specialist, has placed an order for a new dry cargo vessel with the Huanghai Shipbuilding Company in China. The vessel is expected to be …
Norway’s Arriva Shipping orders dry cargo vessel from Chinese builder Read More
Norwegian maritime company Boa has placed an order for a semi-submersible heavy lift barge with Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co. in China, further strengthening maritime collaboration between Norway and China in …
Norwegian maritime company Boa orders heavy lift barge from Chinese shipyard Read More
Norwegian offshore service provider Olympic Subsea has placed an order for two next-generation offshore construction vessels (OCVs) to be built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard in Shenzhen. …
Norwegian offshore firm orders advanced construction vessels from Chinese shipyard Read More